Free bird beauty

This summer, I became part of an amazing group known as the "Free Birds United," a collective of self-employed female business owners in the arts.

The brainchild of talented graphic designer, Betty Walke-Whipps, the Free Birds was established to help members develop new ideas and strategies during the uncertain economy and changing market. The "Birds" range from writers, television and film set-designers, photographers, even a floral designer. Betty embraced the bird theme after painting a soulful mural of love birds for her wedding two years ago.


Aside from getting tips on how to fine tune blogs and web sites while learning not be so afraid of social media--thank you Renee Lemley-- I have also found myself inspired creatively-- thank you Betty Walke-Whipps and all the birdies.


Bird watching aside, I feel confident that this group is getting ready for take off. Always striving to reach new heights, "Free Birds" seems like the perfect name for a gathering of such courageous women. As a "united flock", hopefully, we can survive and help one another glide through the uneven weather conditions of our present world. Divided, we may stand alone on the wire, uncertain of our direction.

Thanks to Betty's group effort, the skies are looking much clearer for these birds to fly high.


For more information on the Free Birds United, visit:
http://freebirdsunited.com/blog/

ALL PHOTOS BY THE FLOWER SPY